Senior Director Of Residence Life

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University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $123,200.00 - $191,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Strategic leadership for residence life
Manage large-scale operations
Fiscal management of $17 million budget
The Senior Director of Residence Life is responsible for a comprehensive, multi-campus Residence Life program housing more than 19,000 students on twelve campuses, overseeing a $17 million budget and approximately 100 full-time staff and 500 student leaders

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director of Residence Life is responsible for a comprehensive, multi-campus Residence Life program housing more than 19,000 students on twelve campuses, overseeing a $17 million budget and approximately 100 full-time staff and 500 student leaders.
  • Specific responsibilities include directly supervising four senior leaders, serving as the primary liaison to key university departments, and collaborating with all Student Affairs units to advance strategic priorities.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director of Residence Life is responsible for a comprehensive, multi-campus Residence Life program housing more than 19,000 students on twelve campuses, overseeing a $17 million budget and approximately 100 full-time staff and 500 student leaders.

Salary

Base: $123,200.00 - $191,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic leadership for residence life
  • Manage large-scale operations
  • Fiscal management of $17 million budget
  • Crisis and emergency response protocols
  • Liaison with Housing and Food Services
  • Supervise senior leadership team

Nice-to-have

  • Advance division's strategic priorities
  • Foster student success and staff excellence
  • Promote access, community, and belonging
  • Enhance campus environments for wellbeing

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
  • Valid driver’s license

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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